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Living in Whiston: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whiston scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 65/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 60/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the S60 postcode district. On transport specifically, Whiston sits 12 points below the S60 district figure of 77/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S60 postcode district.

59
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
102.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 72 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 17 crimes
  2. 2 Bawtry Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Blyth Close 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
50
Air Quality NO₂ 11.3 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 13 µg/m³
66
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
60
5 schools in area · 36 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Sitwell Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Whiston Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Newman SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • Sitwell Nursery & Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsRotherham General Hospital0.7 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E0.7 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E6.7 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryStag Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity2,101 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 90 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.9%Student4.1%Other inactive13.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary33.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.7%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership69.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Rotherham · 2026-27
A £1,588
B £1,853
C £2,117
D £2,382
E £2,911
F £3,441
G £3,970
H £4,764
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
65
Rotherham Central 2.3 mi
Woodhouse 3.3 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 3.9 mi
J33 M1 1 mi
J32 M1 1.2 mi
J33 M1 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £194,000 21
Semi-detached £200,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£153k £179k £207k £233k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Treeton 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brinsworth 63 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rotherham 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wickersley and Bramley 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Waverley and Catcliffe 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thrybergh and Dalton 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swallownest and Aston 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hellaby 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Greasbrough 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rawmarsh 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Laughton en le Morthen 40 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whiston a nice place to live?

Whiston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Whiston is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Whiston?

Whiston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 187 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whiston?

Among the top-rated schools in Whiston are Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School, Sitwell Junior School and Whiston Junior and Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Whiston in total.

What are house prices like in Whiston?

The current median house price in Whiston is £194,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £200,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Whiston in context

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Postcode districts in Whiston

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